Calgary Stampede Parade kicks off a world class celebration
Hundreds of thousands of Calgarians and visitors gathered in the streets of downtown Calgary to usher in the world renowned Calgary Stampede. Alberta Native News…
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Hard work yields positive literacy results at Northland School Division
Northland School Division No.61’s (NSD61) long term vision for the division-wide Literacy Initiative is coming to fruition after three years. Gail Sajo, Literacy Supervisor, presented…
Speaking out: TRC final report calls for immediate actions
On June 2, 2015 the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) reached the end of a six-year journey. Several Commissioners, including those who brought the task…
First Nations mark One Year Anniversary of “Historic” Supreme Court Tsilhqot’in Decision
As Canadians from coast to coast get ready to celebrate Canada Day on July 1, First Nations are commemorating the one year anniversary of the…
Norquest Aboriginal Construction Centre hosts successful open house
The Norquest-based Alberta Aboriginal Construction Career Centre (AACCC) held an open house on May 20 to introduce an innovative initiative designed to connect Aboriginal and other…
Congregants fight to keep local priest at Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples
If never before, Father Jim Holland is certainly the talk of the town these days in Edmonton’s Aboriginal community. And, yes, the Native community was…
Alberta Indigenous Games 2015 coming to Edmonton: July 12-16
The 2015 Alberta Indigenous Games (AIG) sporting competitions will take place in the City of Edmonton from July 12-16 this year. The biannual event is expected…
Piikani Nation and ATCO Sustainable Communities expand their partnership
A strong and mutually beneficial partnership that began in 2007 between the ATCO Group of Companies and southern Alberta’s Piikani Nation was expanded last month…
Premier Rachel Notley apologizes for Residential School abuse and commits to reconciliation
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley has issued a heartfelt apology to the Indigenous peoples of Alberta for the role that the province played in perpetuating the…
Celebrate Metis in the Mountains Asihawak Festival: June 25-28 at Castle River Rodeo Grounds
If you are looking for a wonderful weekend experience of great music and amazing Métis culture be sure to attend the Métis in the Mountains…